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The number of protons in a neutral atom is balanced by an equal number of

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There would be an equal amounts of ELECTRONS.

In order for the atom to be neutral it would imply that the number of protons (positive particles) and the number of electrons (negative particles) are equal since the neutrons are without charge.
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